Demographics in Des Moines, WA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Des Moines?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

32,545

Male

15,519

47.7%

Female

17,026

52.3%

Median Age

37.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

49.1%

Black

10.9%

Hispanic

20.9%

Asian

12.1%

Two or More

12.7%

Other

13.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

23.3%

High School or Higher

40.9%

Foreign Born

26.5%

Veterans

5.6%

Married

38.0%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Des Moines, WA has a population of 32,545 with a median age of 37.5. The racial makeup is 49.1% White, 20.9% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, 12.1% Asian. About 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 26.5%.